Today, the Romantic Novelists' Association announced on
their blog the award shortlists, including that of Romantic Novel of the Year.
Over 200 books were submitted for four award categories, with only few
remaining, including Ruth Saberton, Jojo Moyes and Lindsey Kelk. The winners will
be revealed on March 7th at the Pure Passion Awards in London.
Read on for the shortlists!
Romantic Novel of the Year:
To Defy a King Elizabeth Chadwick
The Golden Prince Rebecca Dean
Kissing Mr Wrong Sarah Duncan
The Jewel of St. Petersburg Kate Furnivall
Amazir Tom Gamble
The Last Letter From Your Lover JoJo Moyes
Romantic Comedy Prize:
The Way to a Woman's Heart Christina Jones
I Heart Paris Lindsey Kelk
Mini Shopaholic Sophie Kinsella
Take a Chance on Me Jill Mansell
Katy Carter Wants A Hero Ruth Saberton
A Date in your Diary Jules Stanbridge
Historical Novel Prize:
To Defy a King Elizabeth Chadwick
Trade Winds Christina Courtenay
The Golden Prince Rebecca Dean
The Wayward Governess Joanna Fulford
The Jewel of St. Petersburg Kate Furnivall
Heart of Stone Jane Jackson
Love Story of the Year:
The Piratical Miss Ravenhurst Louise Allen
Mother of the Bride Caroline Anderson
Bride in a Gilded Cage Abby Green
Moving On Valerie Holmes
Fortunate Wager Jan Jones
The Captain's Mysterious Lady Mary Nichols
To find out more, visit the RNA blog.
